Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 329: Maritime Auction

Selena Kensington was taken aback.

The Santa Maria is already sailing?! Why didn’t she feel anything at all...

As expected, it is one of the top three luxury cruise ships in the world!

Taking advantage of Sterling Norwood’s distraction, Selena picked up a small plate of grapes and walked towards the window.

"Hehe!"

She chuckled like a sly little cat.

Sterling Norwood’s brows showed a mix of helplessness and indulgence.

After all, it’s just fruit; let her be.

Selena stood by the window, only partially exposed, looking outside.

The hall below was already filled with people.

At that moment, a middle-aged man in a tailcoat appeared behind the red curtain on the auction stage, along with two stunning beauties dressed in bunny costumes pushing a cart with the auction items.

"Distinguished guests, thank you for waiting!"

The middle-aged man in the tailcoat was the auctioneer for the event, and his appearance quieted the hall instantly.

Selena noticed that there were no Colombo Family members guarding between the auction stage and the audience; only on the sides stood a row of men in black with hands clasped behind their backs.

Initially, Selena thought the Colombo Family was simply overconfident.

It wasn’t until she noticed the faintly flickering electric net in front of the auction stage that she understood.

"Welcome, distinguished guests, to this sea auction on the Santa Maria. Today, the Colombo Family will present three rare and precious auction items."

"The catalog of the auction items is already placed on your seats, and we hope you will not leave empty-handed."

Hearing there was a catalog, Selena turned to look at the table behind her.

Indeed, there was a small booklet. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

She picked it up.

Hughes immediately said, "Sister-in-law, how about it? Anything you fancy!"

Selena shook her head with a smile, "I’m just browsing."

"Now, let’s move on to our first auction item—"

Upon hearing the auctioneer’s words, Selena turned her head again.

She saw the two bunnies lift the cloth from the cart, revealing the item inside.

It was an Angel Statue.

The entire statue appeared quite ancient, but the carving technique was exceptionally exquisite.

The angel in the statue was depicted in a kneeling posture, with slightly spread wings, holding something in its hands in front, with eyes cast down.

The entire statue was so lifelike it seemed as if it might come alive at any moment.

As soon as the statue appeared, those knowledgeable about art gasped.

The auctioneer, observing the reactions, began explaining the item.

"This statue is named ’Praying Angel.’ Yes, it is indeed the final work of Master Alves!"

"A few months ago, the Colombo Family acquired it by chance, and now it may find a new home with you."

"Praying Angel, starting bid, one million... US Dollars!"

After the auctioneer announced this, people began pressing the controllers beside them.

The auctioneer glanced at the lines of numbers displayed on the black screen beside the auction stage.

"Guest No. 21 on the first floor bids three million US Dollars."

"Guest No. 7 on the first floor bids three point five million US Dollars."

"Guest No. 48 on the first floor bids four million US Dollars."

"..."

Initially, bidding came mainly from the first floor, with almost no activity in the rooms on the second floor.

Selena looked at the ’Praying Angel’ on the auction stage.

Master Alves was one of the world’s top sculptors, living centuries ago, famous for his extraordinary carving skills.

Not only did he sculpt statues for many famous cathedrals, but he also created portraits for the monarch of the E-Nation, who conquered the seas at the time.